Climate politics
Shipping industry rails against inclusion in national climate change targets
Global trade needs a global framework through the UN, says International Chamber of Shipping.
Tony Juniper: Climate negotiations stuck in deadlock
RTCC caught up with Tony Juniper ahead of the Durban Climate Summit to see what he expects for the conference and how he thinks things could move forward post COP17.
EU Parliament calls for “unequivocal” support for Kyoto
A resolution passed by the European Parliament today (16 Nov) says the EU should go beyond 20% emissions cuts and offer public support for the continuation of the Kyoto Protocol.
EU moves to increase Co2 reduction targets ahead of Durban
Following doubts that a deal at Durban would not be supported unless all emitting countries contributed, in the latest twist the EU looks ready to vote for deeper emissions cuts.
Ashton: If we ditch Kyoto we surrender to climate change
UK Special Representative for Climate Change John Ashton says ditching the Kyoto Protocol in Durban would signal the world’s leaders have lost fight against global warming.
Pentagon: CIA should share climate change research
Report recommends creation of new defence policy board to tackle climate change and international cooperation between CIA and climate stressed nations
Vulnerable countries unite ahead of COP17
Vulnerable countries have presented a united front ahead of COP17 in Durban, calling for a second term of the Kyoto Protocol with a legally binding agreement on greenhouse gas emissions.
Canadian government slammed for stand on Kyoto extension
Ahead of the COP 17 Climate Summit in Durban, the South African high commissioner has slammed the Canadian government for its opposition to a Kyoto extension.
COMMENT: Consensus on climate change is stronger than ever so why aren’t governments listening?
IEA joins finance sector, scientific community and developing world in call to action as Western governments look increasingly detached
Kyoto: Does the Protocol have a future?
In the first of a two-part series Harald Heubaum, Lecturer in Global Energy and Climate Policy at SOAS examines a treaty that polarises opinion like few others.
Climate deal at Durban increasingly unlikely says UK Minister
Less than two weeks before the Climate Summit in Durban, UK Energy Minister, Greg Barker raises further doubts over what the conference will be able to achieve.
US pushes through green growth trade deal at APEC summit
Obama administration continues to go green ahead of COP17 talks in Durban
Onshore wind competitive by 2016 says new report
Cost savings and improved efficiency in energy production will bring technology in line with “dirtier” sources
Q&A: Emissions Trading
RTCC explains the workings of one of the more controversial products of the international climate negotiations
Video: Greenpeace says Rainbow Warrior offers climate hope
Ahead of COP 17 in Durban, Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior III represents a beacon of hope for action on climate change, say UK Director John Sauven.
UN Chief urges world leaders to commit to climate fund at Durban
UN Secretary General has urged world leaders to commit to the multi-billion dollar Green Climate Fund, ahead of the COP17 Climate Conference, in Durban.
A new dawn for Responding to Climate Change
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China: Good COP, bad COP
Domestic progress on renewables, energy efficiency and funding have yet to be translated to international stage
EU climate chief casts doubt on Kyoto Mk II
Connie Hedegaard says bloc will only commit to a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol if all major emitters are involved in a ‘broader framework’.
Adaptation policy crucial for Himalayan communities
Ahead of the COP17 Climate Summit in Durban , scientists warn that adaptation policies will be key to helping communities deal with the threats which already lay in the Nepal Himalayas.